Des Moines City Council Approves Funding for New Soccer Stadium
The Des Moines city council approved a special incentive package Monday night, clearing the final hurdle to fund Iowa's first professional soccer stadium.
The council's tax break is the final element needed to begin building the $90 million soccer stadium downtown.
The project, spearheaded by former Kum & Go owner Kyle Krause and the Iowa Soccer Development Foundation, was first announced more than six years ago. It includes the pro soccer stadium and a global plaza, located on a former superfund site just south of the downtown area. The stadium will be home to both men's and women's soccer teams.
Des Moines Mayor Connie Boesen said, "We see it as a great opportunity to take a superfund site and turn it into productive land and bring revenue and tax base not only to the city, but the county and school districts that are in Des Moines."
Grand Rapids Mulls Mixed-Use Development Around Amway Stadium
The Downtown Development Authority is set to consider a request Wednesday to partner with Rockford to explore building a mixed-use housing development on land the DDA owns adjacent to Amway Stadium.
Staff from Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., which manages the DDA’s funding, are asking the DDA to approve a letter of intent that would provide Rockford with 12 months to conduct due diligence and evaluate market conditions for the project.
Marshall Unveils 'Sky Deck' Premium Seating Experience
Marshall Athletics and the Big Green Scholarship Foundation are teaming up to provide a unique fan experience at Marshall Men's Basketball games with the unveiling of the 'Sky Deck'.
The 'Sky Deck' will be showcased for the first time at Marshall's Dec. 10 contest against Western Kentucky.
"We are excited to introduce the premium seating section in the Cam Henderson Center as the newly-elevated Sky Deck!" said Emily Suter, Marshall Athletics' Director of Premium Seating and Donor Experience. "We can't wait to provide another incredible gameday experience for Herd fans."
Similar to the Dutch Miller Deck at Joan C. Edwards Stadium, the Sky Deck at Cam Henderson Center will provide an elite fan experience, offering all-inclusive service with unlimited food and drink within the suite area so fans never miss a second of the action as they cheer the Herd on to victory.
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